4 Technologies That Are Key to the Bank Branch of the Future

In the July print issue of Bank Systems & Technology, we explored what the bank of the future will entail. A big aspect of that is the bank branch, and what becomes of it. Will it even exist in the future? Will it become more of a sales and service center, as some have predicted? Whatever happens, the bank branch will likely look vastly different in the future. Accenture Technology Labs, the technology research and development organization within Accenture, offers some of its ideas on this subje

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4. Facial Recognition Biometrics Offer Stronger Security

Another hotly debated topic when it comes to the bank of the future is the ATM terminal of the future. Many predict a "smart" ATM terminal that will do more than just dispense cash. This pictured futuristic terminal does even more. No bank card? Forgot your password? No problem -- this ATM terminal recognizes you through facial recognition biometrics with your NFC-enabled phone.

Bryan Yurcan is associate editor for Bank Systems and Technology. He has worked in various editorial capacities for newspapers and magazines for the past 8 years. After beginning his career as a municipal and courts reporter for daily newspapers in upstate New York, Bryan has ... View Full Bio